Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal
San Lorenzo Golf Course
Consistently ranked among the top courses in Europe — San Lorenzo is a Joe Lee design of exceptional beauty, set among pine forests and the Ria Formosa lagoon at Quinta do Lago.
About the Course
San Lorenzo Golf Course
San Lorenzo Golf Course was designed by Joe Lee and opened in 1988. It is consistently ranked among the top ten courses in continental Europe and is widely regarded as the most beautiful course in the Algarve — a layout of extraordinary natural character set among pine forests and the Ria Formosa lagoon at Quinta do Lago.
The course plays to 6,238 yards from the championship tees and features a series of holes that play alongside the Ria Formosa lagoon, with views across the water to the Atlantic. The combination of the natural setting, the quality of the design, and the exceptional conditioning creates an experience that is unlike any other in Portuguese golf.
San Lorenzo is managed by the Dona Filipa Hotel, and access for visiting golfers is limited and carefully managed. The experience of playing here — the beauty of the course, the tranquillity of the lagoon setting, and the level of service — is one that distinguishes it from every other course in the Algarve.
By the Numbers
Course Statistics
Based on course length, terrain & layout
Handicap index suggested for full enjoyment
The Course
Why It Stands Out
The Most Beautiful Course in the Algarve
San Lorenzo is widely regarded as the most beautiful golf course in the Algarve. The combination of the pine forest setting, the Ria Formosa lagoon, and the quality of Joe Lee's design creates a landscape of extraordinary natural beauty that is unlike anything else in Portuguese golf.
The Ria Formosa Lagoon Holes
Several holes at San Lorenzo play alongside the Ria Formosa lagoon, with views across the water to the Atlantic. These holes are among the most memorable in European resort golf — a combination of natural beauty, strategic challenge, and visual drama that is unique to this course.
Consistently Top-Ranked in Europe
San Lorenzo is consistently ranked among the top ten courses in continental Europe. Its combination of natural beauty, design quality, and exceptional conditioning gives it a standing in European golf that very few resort courses can match.
Limited Access — A Genuine Privilege
San Lorenzo is managed by the Dona Filipa Hotel, and access for visiting golfers is limited and carefully managed. Playing here is a genuine privilege, and the experience reflects the course's position as one of the most exclusive golf destinations in Portugal.
The Course
Course Views
Extend Your Itinerary
The Central Algarve — A Complete Programme
San Lorenzo sits within the Quinta do Lago estate, with Vale do Lobo and the Old Course Vilamoura within easy reach. Monte Rei is accessible for a broader Eastern Algarve programme.
Golf Travel
How It Is Included
San Lorenzo is a key component of our Portugal Algarve collection. We arrange tee times, accommodation at the Dona Filipa Hotel or Conrad Algarve, and every detail of the routing.
To explore how San Lorenzo fits into a wider route, visit our The Portugal Algarve Collection page or our Portugal golf holidays page.
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